Adrienne Rock

At Adrienne Rock, we understand that it can be difficult to know when a child needs speech therapy. If your child is autistic, speech therapy is almost always recommended, as many autistic children have difficulty with social communication. Even if your child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they may need help with communication skills such as responding to questions, starting or ending conversations, changing conversation topics, and understanding other people’s body language. Speech therapy can be a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is typically the first step for those recently diagnosed. It is important to start language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. If your child struggles with speaking, they may be very quiet, say only a few words, or not talk at all. To learn more about speech therapy, please visit our comprehensive guide for everything you need to know. At Adrienne Rock, we strive to help you determine if your child needs speech therapy and provide you with the resources you need.

At Adrienne Rock, our speech therapists can help your child to effectively communicate with others using a variety of methods, such as gestures, signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We can also help your child with nonverbal skills, forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings clearly, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, and feeding and swallowing. Speech therapy can make a huge difference in your child’s life, so please contact us today to learn more about how we can help.